For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,997 students in Portland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Portland School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,997 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Portland School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#296 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
25 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,832 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
92%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
206
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
131
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
147
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
134
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
142
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
145
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
124
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
141
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
156
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
165
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
175
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
192
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,902 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,819 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,902
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,819
$17,693
Best Portland School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Ionia Rd
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2981
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2981
Grades: 9-12
| 688 students
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
883 Cross St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2989
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2989
Grades: 3-5
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Portland Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
745 Storz St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2985
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2985
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Oak St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2991
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2991
Grades: PK-2
| 476 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portland School District?
Portland School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,997 students.
What is the rank of Portland School District?
Portland School District is ranked #313 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland School District?
92% of Portland School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portland School District?
Portland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Portland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,819 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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